IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
2 Nov - 7 Nov 2025
Session information
How to structure family businesses through the generations
Thursday 6 November (1430 - 1545)
Committee(s)
Closely Held Companies Committee
(Lead)
Litigation Committee
Private Client Tax Committee
Description
This panel will explore effective strategies for structuring family ownership to ensure long-term success across generations. We will discuss corporate structures, governance frameworks, succession planning, and best practices for preserving family values while adapting to evolving business landscapes.
Topics will include:
- Developing Governance & Succession planning;
- defining ownership structure & strategy;
- leadership development & professional management involvement;
- resolution of family conflicts;
- financial planning & distribution policy, and;
- exits & transitions.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Jean-Gabriel Flandrois | Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I., Paris, France; Retreat Liaison Officer, Closely Held Companies Committee |
| Sandeep Mehta | JSA, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Corporate Law Section Liaison Officer , Closely Held Companies Committee |
Speakers
| Alessia Allegretti | Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, Milan, Italy; Membership Officer, Private Client Tax Committee |
| Caroline Basdevant-Soulié | Oyat, Paris, France; Women Lawyers' Committee Liaison Officer, Closely Held Companies Committee |
| Rodrigo Fermin García | Marval O'Farrell Mairal, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Co-Vice Chair , Litigation Committee |
| Rasem Kamal | Kamal & Associates, Ramallah, Palestine; Co-Chair, Arab Regional Forum |
| Elke Napokoj | bpv Hügel , Vienna, Austria; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Closely Held Companies Committee |